Heritage & Community Manager

The Abbotsford Trust; Scotland; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A heritage conservation charity in Scotland is seeking a Heritage & Community Manager to lead the care of historic collections and engage with visitors and the community. The role includes overseeing museum accreditation, developing a top-notch visitor experience, and guiding community programs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for heritage, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a small team. The position offers a salary of £38,311 per annum and is full-time.

Qualifications

• Experience in heritage management and community engagement.
• Strong leadership skills to oversee a team effectively.
• Ability to manage museum accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trust’s historic collections and built heritage care.
• Develop exceptional visitor experiences and community programs.
• Advise trustees on heritage and community matters.

Job description

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Heritage & Community Manager

The Abbotsford Trust

Region: Scotland

Salary / Fee: From £38,311 to £38,311 per annum

Job Type: Full-time

Closing Date:12/1/26

Link / Contact details to apply

https://www.scottsabbotsford.com/about/vacancies

Work somewhere where a job is not just a ‘job’, where you can be part of a team with a passion for protecting and sharing Scotland’s heritage. Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott in the Scottish Borders, is one of Scotland’s most important heritage sites and easily accessible from Edinburgh by road and rail. Now cared for by an independent charity, we are seeking an exceptional individual to lead our historic collections and built heritage care, our visitor storytelling, and our community programmes.

In this interesting and varied role you will be responsible for the Trust’s heritage responsibilities, overseeing achievement of Museum Accreditation and all the work which goes into maintaining this designation of professional heritage care; the delivery and further development of an exceptional visitor experience; volunteering and educational visits. Overseeing a team of five, and working closely with the fundraising team to achieve your objectives, you will be a key member of our management team and will advise trustees on all heritage and community matters. As a small charity run by staff and volunteers, you should be personable and flexible in your approach to others, and be prepared to be bitten by our passion for Scott and Abbotsford.

Application Process:
For more details of the role and how to apply, please go to www.scottsabbotsford.com/about/vacancies.

For any enquiries please [e-mail].

Closing date for applications is 9am on 12th January.
Interviews are scheduled for Mon, 19th January.

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